Jenn Ozgur, Author at Hunger Solutions New York

Policy and Advocacy SNAP Policy and Advocacy

Senate Passage of Budget Reconciliation Brings Drastic Cuts to Food Assistance One Step Closer to Reality

New York’s House Members Must Reject Cuts to SNAP Today, the United States Senate passed…

Jenn OzgurJuly 1, 2025

Summer Nutrition Programs

Summer Meals Spotlight: Stephentown Memorial Library Keeps Kids Well Read and Well Fed

Former Library Director Laurenne Teachout and current Library Director Kim Roppolo share how beneficial serving…

Jenn OzgurMarch 11, 2025

CACFP Stories

Nourishing NY’s Children: Jamestown YMCA Fights Hunger Through CACFP

The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides reimbursement for nutritious meals and snacks…

Jenn OzgurMarch 10, 2025

School Meals

National School Breakfast Week: Spotlight on North Colonie CSD

Food Service Director Lisa Ostrowski shares how her district is maximizing access to free school…

Jenn OzgurFebruary 19, 2025

Policy and Advocacy School Meals

Governor Hochul Champions Universal School Meals in the 2025 State of the State

Today, Governor Hochul made a historic commitment to address food insecurity in New York schools…

Jenn OzgurJanuary 14, 2025

Policy and Advocacy SNAP

COVID-19 SNAP Interview Adjustment & Telephone Signature Still Available

The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) issued a new policy…

Jenn OzgurJuly 8, 2024

In the News Policy and Advocacy

Andrés Vives, Hunger Solutions New York’s Executive Director, Speaks at the White House

Communities in Action: Building a Better New York event highlighted the impact of federal investment…

Jenn OzgurDecember 14, 2023

SNAP

SNAP Replacement Benefits Toolkit

SNAP recipients who have lost food purchased with SNAP benefits due to flooding, power outages,…

Jenn OzgurOctober 25, 2023

School Meals

Mid-Year Election for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Now Available!

More New York schools will now be able to provide free meals to all students…

Jenn OzgurOctober 10, 2023

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Jenn OzgurJanuary 23, 2023

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